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MA S1000

Relative to the safety of courthouses and remote court proceedings


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Introduced
01/22/2019
In Committee
01/22/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

191st General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation relative to the safety of courthouses and remote court proceedings. The Judiciary.

AI Summary

This bill amends Section 70A of Chapter 221 of the General Laws to expand the jurisdiction of court officers to include the grounds adjacent to the courthouse, including court parking areas. It also grants court officers and those authorized to act as court officers police powers when attending court proceedings outside of a courthouse, when escorting jurors or judicial officers, or when participating in the care, custody, or transport of detainees.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see S2496 (on 02/03/2020)

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